Creative Garden Early Learning Berwick

Our nursery is thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, nurturing, and comforting environment tailored to the needs of our youngest children. We focus on building secure, trusting attachments between educators and babies, laying the foundation for healthy emotional development. Sensory exploration is gently encouraged through age-appropriate play experiences that support cognitive growth and early communication. Educators respond attentively to each child’s cues, supporting their individual routines, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones. Through calm and consistent care, we help babies feel secure, fostering early social interactions and setting the stage for lifelong learning.

In our toddler room, we nurture each child’s growing sense of self by encouraging curiosity, independence, and language development. Toddlers are supported to explore their environment through hands-on play, music, movement, and a wide range of sensory experiences that build confidence and joy in learning. Our educators guide children as they develop self-help skills, such as feeding themselves, toilet training, and making simple choices. We place a strong emphasis on early social and emotional skills, such as turn-taking and empathy – while also introducing early problem-solving and creative thinking in a fun, engaging way.

Our kindergarten program is designed to build school readiness through a rich, play-based curriculum that nurtures early literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Children engage in a balance of child-led exploration and intentional teaching experiences that support their unique interests and learning styles. We provide a stimulating environment that promotes collaboration, resilience, and independence while encouraging creativity and a genuine love for learning. Social and emotional development is central to our program, helping children build strong peer relationships, express themselves confidently, and adapt to structured routines—equipping them with the tools they need for a smooth transition to primary school.

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.